贵金属牛市的下半场 | 投研报告

Core Viewpoint - The report from Zhongyou Securities indicates that gold is expected to be the standout investment in 2025, driven by a shift from U.S. Treasury bonds. Gold prices have stabilized above $4,000 per ounce, with silver experiencing higher percentage gains due to liquidity factors [1][2]. Investment Highlights - In 2025, the precious metals market was characterized by two phases: the first phase involved diversification driven by tariff expectations under the Trump administration, leading to a correlation between U.S. Treasury yields and gold prices, with gold surpassing $3,500 per ounce in April 2025 [2]. - The second phase began in mid-August with expectations of interest rate cuts, resulting in significant inflows into Western gold ETFs and a surge in gold prices, which reached over $4,300 per ounce, while silver exceeded $55 per ounce, outperforming gold during this phase [2][3]. 2026 Market Outlook - For 2026, gold is anticipated to continue its upward trend, supported by a potential decline in U.S. dollar credibility and ongoing supply-demand pressures in the long-term Treasury market, reinforcing gold's role as an alternative asset to U.S. Treasuries [2][3]. - The likelihood of a second wave of inflation is increasing, with the Federal Reserve's rate cuts expected to elevate gold prices, as high long-term Treasury yields suggest inflationary pressures [3]. - Continued inflows into ETFs are expected, as historically, such inflows follow interest rate cuts, and the Fed's balance sheet expansion is likely to suppress short-term rates, encouraging investment in gold ETFs [3]. Silver Outlook - Silver's outperformance relative to gold post-April 2025 is attributed to its recovery in risk appetite and its physical trading attributes, with ongoing supply-demand imbalances expected to strengthen its market position [3]. - The anticipated continued rise in silver prices is supported by declining inventories and its increasing status as a reserve asset in certain countries, which enhances its monetary attributes and investment appeal [3].